EV Charge Massachusetts pays some of the highest electricity prices in the country, 30.48¢ per kWh on average. For a Tesla Model Y that’s about $84 per 1,000 miles at home, $0.084 a mile. A 30-mpg gas car spends roughly $142 over the same distance.
Updated October 25, 2026 · Electricity: EIA August 2026 · Gas: EIA week of October 12, 2026 · How we calculate
What Massachusetts drivers pay to charge at home
| Vehicle (EPA efficiency) | Per 1,000 miles | Per year (12,000 mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD (27.5 kWh/100 mi) | $84 | $1,006 |
| Chevrolet Equinox EV AWD (32.6 kWh/100 mi) | $99 | $1,193 |
| Ford F-150 Lightning 4WD ER1 (47.9 kWh/100 mi) | $146 | $1,753 |
| Gas car, 30 mpg | $142 | $1,703 |
What’s going on with electricity prices in Massachusetts
Massachusetts has the third most expensive home electricity in the country: 30.48¢ per kWh in August 2026. New England burns a lot of natural gas to make electricity and has limited pipeline capacity to bring it in, so prices here run high, and winter is usually the worst stretch.
Even so, a Tesla Model Y comes out ahead: about $700 a year against a 30-mpg car, with gas at $4.26 a gallon. Bigger, less efficient EVs such as electric pickups can end up close to a gas car here, so check the table for your vehicle. The margin is smaller than in most states, so the rate you actually pay matters more here than almost anywhere else.
Massachusetts vs. its neighbors
| State | Price per kWh | Per 1,000 miles (Model Y) | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 30.48¢ | $84 | — |
| Vermont | 23.84¢ | $66 | -22% |
| Connecticut | 24.51¢ | $67 | -20% |
| New Hampshire | 27.64¢ | $76 | -9% |
| Rhode Island | 28.18¢ | $77 | -8% |
| New York | 28.65¢ | $79 | -6% |
All five of Massachusetts’ neighbors pay less per kWh. Vermont is the cheapest at 23.84¢ and New York the priciest at 28.65¢, against Massachusetts’ 30.48¢.
How to pay less to charge in Massachusetts
Massachusetts households get delivery from Eversource, National Grid, Unitil or a municipal light plant, and many can choose a competitive supplier. Many cities and towns also run municipal aggregation programs that buy electricity in bulk for residents. Municipal light plants often charge noticeably less than the state average, so start by checking who your provider actually is.
Compare your utility’s basic service price with any supplier or town aggregation offer, and ask about time-of-use or EV programs. Then run the price you’d actually pay through the EV charging cost calculator; this guide shows where to find it on your bill.